ED DEISHER & JOE PLATT FOR BETHEL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

Ed Deisher

• 30+ year resident of Bethel Township.

• 3rd Generation Realtor & Small Business Owner

• Coach - BYC Youth Club & Garnet Valley Ice Hockey

• Member - National Association of Realtors, Home Builders Association of Delaware & Chester Counties.

• Married to Joan, parents of two children & three grandchildren, all of whom reside in Garnet Valley.

Joe Platt

• Longtime Delaware County resident & resident of Bethel for 12 years.

• Married to Nicole, parents of two children.

• Past Vice-Chair - Bethel Twp. Zoning Hearing Board

• Licensed Professional Engineer with a passion for implementing active transportation and safety improvement projects.

• Coach - BYC Baseball/Softball & Bethel Bombers

Our Priorities for Bethel Township

1. Fully Funding our First Responders

• Ensure stable, long-term budgeting that prioritizes full funding for Township Police, Fire and EMS Services.

• Work with Public Safety Officials to understand the tools and resources they need to do their jobs safely & effectively.

• Work with stakeholders to combat the volunteer crisis facing our State and County.

2. Preserving Our Community

• Protect Open Space to ensure future generations can enjoy the Bethel we all know and love.

• Increase accessibility to community attractions, like parks, without burdening residents with the associated costs.

• Ensure our parks continue to remain well-kept and up-to-date with safety and accessibility requirements.

3. Fiscal Responsibility & Management

• Conduct budget reviews to identify savings, eliminate wasteful spending, and ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently.

• Pursue grants and shared service agreements to reduce costs without compromising services.

• Ensure long-term financial planning to avoid unnecessary debt and ensure stable funding for future needs.

4. Providing Responsive & Dedicated Service

• Keep all residents up-to-date on what’s happening in the Township through social media, newsletters and in-person meetings.

• Ensure Township continues to comply with the Sunshine Act, and all Township business is conducted transparently.

• Welcome input from all residents about how the Township can better serve them.